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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Northwestern at sold-out Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball rips Northwestern, drops 110

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2024

EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 110-74 inside a sold-out Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, on Wednesday night. Caitlin Clark...

Iowa guard Kate Martin goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 3 Hawkeyes continue push for top of Big Ten with visits to Northwestern, Maryland

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2024

The No. 3 and 19-2 overall Iowa women’s basketball team will continue its push for the top of the Big Ten with a short trip to Northwestern on Jan. 31 before a flight to Maryland on Feb. 3. The...

Members of the Iowa mens basketball team celebrate a three-pointer during a men's basketball game between the Iowa and the Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball develops culture that makes Hawkeyes not just a program but a family

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

Fran McCaffery has been the Iowa men’s basketball head coach for 14 years. Over those 14 years, he has added to a widely respected culture that prioritizes life over hoops. Anyone who knows McCaffery...

Sep 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Western Michigan Broncos head coach Tim Lester (middle) and players react to their fans after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. The Broncos won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa football hires Tim Lester as offensive coordinator

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

Kirk Ferentz has found his son's replacement. Tim Lester will serve as Iowa football's offensive coordinator, it was announced Sunday. Sources: Iowa is expected to hire Tim Lester, the former...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball records 15th double-digit win of season despite slow start against Nebraska

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 27, 2024

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team beat rival Nebraska, 92-73, Saturday afternoon in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but the score doesn't quite tell how close the game was earlier in the contest.  During...

Iowa celebrates a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball awakens late for bounce-back win over Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2024

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball team bested the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 92-73, in a second-half awakening inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. After a heartbreaking 100-92 overtime loss to...

Members of the Iowa women’s basketball team walk off the court during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 18 Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 100-92.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 5 Hawkeyes in search of bounce back, host Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 26, 2024

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball is in search of a bounce back with a contest against Nebraska on Saturday after a tough loss to Ohio State last week. The Hawkeyes sat at No. 2 in the AP Poll...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands points during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Head coach Tom Brands speaks on latest developments in sports gambling probe

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 24, 2024

Since May 2023, select University of Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes have been involved in a sports gambling probe conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Earlier this week,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder yells a play during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

‘The strongest bench we’ve had in a long time:’ How Iowa women’s basketball’s bench is a big factor to the team’s success

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 23, 2024

Lisa Bluder is no rookie in the world of coaching. The nearly 40-year coaching vet has been at the helm of the Hawkeyes for 23 seasons and, during this time, she has seen much success, including winning...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs a young fan's shoe after a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 84-57.

State Farm donates $22,000 to Caitlin Clark Foundation for the basketball star’s 22nd birthday

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 22, 2024

One of the biggest superstars in college athletics is celebrating her golden birthday. Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark, who sports the No. 22, is now 22 years old. For her birthday,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 18 Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.

Caitlin Clark scores season-high 45 points in No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball’s overtime loss to No. 18 Ohio State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 21, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team fell to the No. 18 Ohio State Buckeyes, 100-92, at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon. Iowa was led by star guard Caitlin Clark...

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor announces transfer to Iowa football

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 20, 2024

Kadyn Proctor is heading home. The former Alabama offensive tackle from Des Moines, Iowa, announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Saturday, according to On3Sports. The 6-foot-8, 365-pounder...